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Meet Haydn Lohren Manalili…Our Little Baby Girl!

12.23.08

Well, after almost 72 hours of what felt like being locked up in a 1980's motel room, fully equipped with a 13" tube TV and VCR, we're finally home with our newest addition. Despite our rooms lack of audio/visual technology, we were put in pretty big room and the hospital staff were top notch. The sleepless nights have already begun but I can't express how amazing it is to hold my little girl in my arms. I'm sure all the parents out there know exactly what I'm talking about =) Meet our little Haydn Lohren born Dec 21, 2008, 5:15pm at 7lbs 6oz and 19.5 in long. These were taken just minutes after her birth... [Ok so for "photography talk"...during pretty much the entire time as Haydn was coming, I shot with one of our hotshoe mounted flashes and just bounced the light off the ceiling. But for this hot, I loved how the light coming from the machine made everything else in the room seem to not matter...how Haydn was lit while everything else were in shadows. So I turned my flash off and shot it as is.]

[Here's a good example of what bouncing light can do. If I had point the flash right at Haydn, you wouldn't have seen the wavey folds in her swaddle.]

And finally, this morning, as the sun peeked through the hospital blinds, I caught this special moment between mom (Lauren) and baby. =)

Everytime I hold her in my arms, I can't help but fall in love with her more and more.

To our little Hayden Lohren, we love you more than you can even know, in ways that we're still discovering each new second with you. And don't worry, even though we're two days away from Christmas, you'll always get two gifts from us =)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

John & Lauren

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Connie:

Wow!!! I am so excited for you both! Congratulations. It's going to be fun to stop by and see pictures as your little girl grows.. I wish I had been into photography when mine were little... xoxoxo

(12.23.08)

krissa:

SOO cute!!! I can't wait to meet her!! Congrats!

(12.23.08)

anne:

Congrats JP and Owen! She's beautiful.

(12.23.08)

selle:

congrats again to the mini owen!!! hehe!

(12.23.08)

Nina:

Congratulations! I can't believe you two are parents! She's oh so cute!! I know you will make amazing parents to an amazing little girl: the mini Manalili..hahahha...I can't wait to see her! =)

(12.23.08)

Jessica N:

Congratulations!!!!!!!! What a wonderful and precious Christmas gift she is.

(12.23.08)

Iris:

congratulations, manalilis! your daughter is beautiful and perfect!

(12.23.08)

Geneyem:

oh she's so cute...i want to meet her i want to meet her!!!

(12.26.08)

cara:

she's so beautiful! can't wait to see her! =)
hm, photographer or singer.. ;)

(12.27.08)

maggie:

Congratulations. What a beautiful little one. :)

(12.28.08)

richellejean:

:)))))so cute... congratulations!

(12.29.08)

Misty:

Awe...she's beautiful! Congratulations you guys! =)

(12.30.08)

Marianne:

YAY! The post I've been waiting for! :) I've been thinking about ya'll all month and praying for a safe and healthful arrival and recovery.

Congratulations on your beautiful Christmas Angel! I couldn't be happier for you. Hugs, Marianne

(01.02.09)

Linda:

Congratulations you guys! She's beautiful.

(01.03.09)

kaNO:

WOW JP, congrats to you guys, we have have to hook up that play date next time your in town. I was in Pasadena for a weekend last month but was running around and didn't have time to chill, next time homie.

~k

(01.04.09)

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Dina + Chris + 10-19-2008 + Tivoli Two! = Married!

12.08.08

Last time we had seen Dina + Chris was during their Engagement Session over in Old Town Pasadena back in July. But let me just say that nothing has changed with these two since then...they're still one of the most chill and sweet and in love couples we've shot yet. They're wedding/reception was at Tivoli Two! over in Laguna beach and like most of the Bride and Grooms we get to shoot, they agreed to meet before hand and have some alone time before the day got crazy =) Dina got ready at this really cool little bed and breakfast with a sweet door and all so we decided to use this as the spot =)

If you could see where and how I got this shot, you'd probably be laughing your butt off! I could just imagine what Dina was thinking when i asked her to stand there..hahah. I got this shot lying on my back with just my head propped up for this shot! Anyway, I'm glad I did and it's exactly what I invisioned before I took it =) It's probably one of my favorite shots of the day =)...

We then got the Wedding Party involved. Here's probably one of my favorite groomsmen shots...can you guess which one he is? =)

We absolutely love this shot of their first dance...

OK and this one too! There's just something so imtimate about this shot that we love...

And lastly, here's a random shot that Lauren got while I was elsewhere. I love working with my wife =)...especially because she gets cool shots like this =)

So without further ado.....

*******Click here for Dina+Chris' Wedding Day Slideshow*******

To Dina + Chris, you guys are beautiful together and you guys looked fantastic! Thank you guys so much for letting us be a part of you special day! We love you guys! =) John & Lauren +baby =) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Wedding or Portrait inquiries, simply shoot us an email at Weddings@johnlauren.com or give us a ring at (626)806-4990 (day) or (951)520-5674 (night).

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richellejean:

great job! i've been wanting to see theseeee.

love the first picture.

(12.08.08)

Chris & Dina:

WE LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THE PICTURES. YOU GUYS DID AN AMAZING JOB

You guys rock, thank you for everything and capturing one of the most memorable days of our lives.

WE LOVE JOHN LAUREN!!!!!!!!!

(12.09.08)

Misty:

Thank you for the wedding day shout out! I should have pictures from the wedding soon! These images are BEAUTIFUL by the way. Great work guys! =)

(12.16.08)

richelle jean:

WHERES THE BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!?!?!?!?!

(12.17.08)

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How Cool Would This Be…

11.24.08

...if we actually WON!

We have a few pictures in mind that we want to submit but if you've been following our work, what images have stood out to you the most?! Please tell!! Oh and if you're a Wedding Photographer, I'm calling you out to enter as well! Just click on the image for more info!

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Yes, We’re Still Alive!!!

11.14.08

Hey everyone! Happy Friday! We just wanted to let everyone know that yes, we're still alive! =) We know it's been a long time since our last post but things have been so CRAZY lately that we've haven't even had an opportunity to post anything...but at the same time, there's so much to share!! Just on a quick note, Lauren is doing great and we both can't believe how big she's getting! Just last night I woke up to find her sleeping on the couch because she said she was having a hard time getting out of bed =(. Can you imagine how bad i felt/feel...even right now?!! We're now getting really close to the final stretch (no pun intended hun) of the pregnancy and we can't believe how fast it's gone. I feels like just yesterday that we were doing her 6 month shoot.

This weekend also marks our first ever Baby Shower =) So, more from our "Taco Man Baby Shower Party" next week! If you don't know what a Taco man is...just wait and see!

Besides all that we still have our last wedding we still need to share and dont' worry Dina & Chris...we haven't forgotten about you!!

If you want to shoot Lauren a quick note any tips or just to say hello, you can at lauren@johnlauren.com.

Have a great weekend!

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Nina:

aww..I'm so sad that I missed your first of many baby showers! =( I'm sure you all had a wonderful time and I can't wait to see pictures. I'll be home soon! Hopefully I'll get there before your little one is born.

(11.15.08)

richelle jean:

awww i love it...
sorry i couldn't come to the baby shower. we helped my auntie move and it was my grandpa's death anniversary so we had a family get together... i hope all went well and that you were far from the crazy fire!!
where are the pictures from the wedding!!!!!

(11.17.08)

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Dina + Chris Teaser!

10.21.08

Last weekend was a blast over in Laguna Beach Ca. for Dina + Chris' wedding and I had to post one of my favorite images of the day...stay tuned!! =)

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richellejean:

hey guys.

just wanted to let you know that i still keep up with your blog and im praying for john lauren photography. can't wait till the wedding pictures from the quinal wedding!

till then... i hope you guys are doing well and the baby is safely on the way.

:)

- richellephant the stranger

(11.05.08)

Chris & Dina:

Can't wait to see the pix. We know you guys will do an amazing job.

Chris and Dina

(12.02.08)

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